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The story of the Union Jack; how it grew and what it is, particularly in its connection with the history of Canada (1897)

Cumberland, Barlow, 1846-1913 · Toronto W. Briggs · leaf 55

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tory, and which is still used asan Admiralty l^adge upon the epaulettesof admirals of the British navy. This seal of Lyme Regis is said to be theearliest known representation of St. Georgeand the dragon made in England. Another instance of a later date exists on a■ sepulchral brass (14) placed to… … 13. The Seal of Lyme Regis. in which St. George is shown, this timemounted upon horseback, and piercing notthe fiery dragon of the ancient legend, l;)utthe equally typical two-legged demon of vice. The English Jack. 47 The photo reproduction is from a rubbingrecently taken from the brass, and…

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